Upcoming Conference “Rethinking Autism: New Visions, New Possibilities”; Sponsored by East Stroudsburg University, October 23, Stroudsburg, Pa
Upcoming Conference “Rethinking Autism: New Visions, New Possibilities”; Sponsored by East Stroudsburg University, October 23, Stroudsburg, Pa
IT'S TIME TO REGISTER!!! Start the Fall right with this unique autism event!
"RETHINKING AUTISM: New Visions, New Possibilities"
A CONFERENCE SPONSORED BY EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY, POCONO MOUNTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT AND YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAMS, INC.
Date: Saturday, October 23, 2010
Time:9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: East Stroudsburg University, 200 Prospect Street, East Stroudsburg, Pa 18301
Registration Fees:
$40 Professionals
$30 Self-Advocates/Parents
Early Bird Registration until September 30
Lunch will be provided. ACT 48 and NASW credits Available!
Join us for -
Keynoter and self-advocate Nick Pentzell, subject and writer of the award-winning short documentary "Outside/Inside"
Plenary presenter Pat Amos, M.A., parent and longstanding advocate for people with disabilities and their families, past President of the Autism National Committee and former Board Member of national TASH, addressing "New Visions, New Possibilities"
Breakout sessions include:
- Transition Planning for Positive Adult Outcomes for Individuals with ASD
- Social Skills: Ideas for IEP's
- Sensory Workshop
- Behavior as Communication
- Finding the Voice in My Life and the Road to Communication, Past Detours, Road Blocks and Pot Holes
- How Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Methodology Can Enhance the Play Skills of Fathers
- Dancing Under the Umbrella: One mom's quest for puddles with rainbows: How a large family with 3 kids with ASD has learned to thrive
- Getting a Life: Telling Our Stories
- Autism and Aspergers: An Inside Look
- What Has Good Staff Got To Do With It?
- Neurodiversity in Children's Literature: Characters with Autism
***For more information and registration information, click here or visit our website: www.yapinc.org.
Contact Person -
Ann Branning
Phone: 717-413-2266
Email: [email protected]